Handgun security display rack

ABSTRACT

A handgun security display rack includes a frame having a back plate. A lock is configured to lock a locking door to the frame in a locked position. An elongated rod is coupled to the frame by a rod support. A trigger guard post is coupled to either the locking door or the frame. The trigger guard post is positioned to be disposed within a trigger guard of a gun when the elongated rod is disposed within a barrel of the gun in the locked position.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 62/719,861, filed Aug. 20, 2018, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a handgun security device and, more particularly, to a handgun security device mounted to a wall or a solid surface and locking a handgun in full-view.

A gun safe is a safe for one or more firearms and/or ammunition for those guns. Gun safes are primarily used to prevent access to unauthorized or unqualified persons, for burglary protection, and, in more capable safes, to protect the contents from damage during a flood, fire, or natural disaster

Safes for handguns typically include lock boxes. Handguns are completely disposed inside of the lock boxes such that the handgun is not viewable from the outside. Because of this, one is unable to determine whether the handgun is loaded without having to open the lock box and check the handgun. This can cause delay when immediate action of the gun is needed. Additionally, lock boxes are typically not secured to structures and are thereby easily stolen.

Trigger locks prevent trigger manipulation. Cable locks are a popular type of lock that usually threads into the receiver through the ejection port of repeating firearms. These locks physically obstruct the movements of the bolt, thereby preventing the cycling of the action, and deny the return to “battery” and the closure of the breech. Trigger locks and cables prevent the discharge of the firearm but do not prevent theft of the firearm.

As can be seen, there is a need for an improved handgun security device mounted to a structure and securing a handgun in full view.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect of the present invention, a handgun security display rack comprises: a frame comprising a back plate; a locking door; a rod support coupled to the frame; an elongated rod coupled to the rod support; a trigger guard post coupled to one of the locking door and the frame; and a lock configured to lock the locking door to the frame in a locked position, wherein the trigger guard post is positioned to be disposed within a trigger guard of a gun when the elongated rod is disposed within a barrel of the gun in the locked position.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention in a locked position;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention in an unlocked position;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention in an unlocked position with an exemplary firearm removed; FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention taken along line 4-4 in FIG. 1; and

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 4.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

The present invention includes a handgun security device that may be mounted vertically to a surface. The handgun security display rack provides a full-view of the handgun and can accommodate either semi-automatic or revolver handguns. The handgun security display rack utilizes a barrel guide rod that enters the barrel and extends through the chamber area to the breach face of a handgun ensuring that the handgun is unloaded. Behind the locked and secured door is a storage compartment for ammunition, gun magazines, etc. When this display is unlocked and opened it pivots the handgun out, away from the wall essentially presenting the handgun to the gun owner. Access to the handgun is quick with a user defined 4-digit press button code, or by using a key. By being secured to a wall/stud or other solid surface, the present invention may deter theft.

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 5, the present invention includes a handgun security display rack. The display rack includes a frame 10 having a back plate 12. A lock 40 is configured to lock a locking door 34 to the frame 10 in a locked position. An elongated rod 13 is coupled to the frame 10 by a rod support 26. A trigger guard post 20 is coupled to either the locking door 34 or the frame 10. The trigger guard post 20 is positioned to be disposed within a trigger guard of a gun 11 when the elongated rod 13 is disposed within a barrel of the gun 11 in the locked position.

As mentioned above, the frame 10 of the present invention may include a back plate 12. The back plate 12 may include a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a bottom side, a top side opposite the bottom side, a front surface and a rear surface opposite the front surface. In certain embodiments, the trigger guard post 20 may be coupled to and protrude from the front surface of the back plate 12. A trigger guard safety 22 may also protrude from the front surface of the back plate 12 and may be adjacent to the trigger guard post 20. A front wall of a trigger guard of the gun 11 fits in between the trigger guard post 20 and the trigger guard safety 22.

The back plate 12 of the present invention may further be mounted to a structure. In such embodiments, the back plate 12 includes a plurality of mounting holes 14. Fasteners 42 may fit through corresponding mounting holes 14 and are driven into studs of a wall 44, thereby mounting the frame 10 to the wall and preventing theft of the handgun security display rack.

At least a portion of the gun 11 may also be visible to the user when in the locked position. In such embodiments, the locking door 34 may include an upper edge disposed beneath the elongated rod 13 in the locked position. Therefore, the elongated rod 13 may support the barrel of the gun 11 above the locking door 34, making the barrel of the gun 11 visible in the locked position. Further, the present invention displays the gun 11 in an unloaded configuration, as the elongated rod 13 may be adjusted to fit within the action of the gun 11.

In certain embodiments, a door spacer 16 protrudes from the first side of the back plate 12 and may run from the bottom side to the top side. In such embodiments, the locking door 34 is connected to the door spacer 16 by a hinge 30. The door spacer 16 may provide clearance for the handgun 11 to fit in between the back plate 12 and the locking door 34. Upon the opening rotation of the locking door 34, the locking door 34 may make contact with the barrel guide rod thread protector 28 or an automatic handgun swing out which pivots the elongated rod 13 along a vertical axis and thereby swings the elongated rod 13 and handgun 11 out toward the user.

In certain embodiments, the rod support 13 may be adjustable along a vertical axis and a horizontal axis so that the present invention may be adjusted to fit different sized guns 11. The user may adjust the rod support 12 to place the front wall of the handgun trigger guard between the handgun trigger guard post 20 and the handgun trigger guard safety 22. In such embodiments, the rod support 12 is coupled to a top of the door spacer 16. A distance between the rod support 12 and the top of the door spacer 16 is adjustable, allowing a user to raise and lower the elongated rod 13 relative to the trigger guard post 20. In such embodiments, the rod support 26 includes male threads 24 engaged with female threads of the door spacer 16. Additionally, the elongated rod 16 may include a proximal end coupled to the rod support 26 and a distal end. A distance from the distal end and the rod support 26 is adjustable, allowing a user to adjust the elongated rod 13 side to side relative to the trigger guard post 20. In such embodiments, the proximal end includes male threads 24 engaged with female threads of the rod support 26.

The present invention may further include an enclosure for storing ammunition, magazines, or other accessories. In such embodiments, the frame 10 may further include a sidewall 17 extending from the door spacer 16 and protruding from the bottom side of the back plate 12. When the locking door 34 is in the locked position with the frame 10, the enclosure 32 is defined by the sidewall 17, the door spacer 16, the back plate 12, and the locking door 12. A user may place accessories within the enclosure 32 and lock the locking door 34 to the frame 10. When the locking door 34 is unlocked from the frame 10, the accessories within the enclosure 32 may be removed.

The lock 40 of the present invention may include a mechanical lock or an electronic lock. In certain embodiments, the sidewall 17 may include a lock securing tab 18 and the lock 40 may include a lock hook 36 engaged with the lock securing tab 18 in the locked position. The lock 40 thereby locks the locking door 34 to the frame 10.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A handgun security display rack comprising: a frame comprising a back plate; a locking door; a rod support coupled to the frame; an elongated rod coupled to the rod support; a trigger guard post coupled to one of the locking door and the frame; and a lock configured to lock the locking door to the frame in a locked position, wherein the trigger guard post is positioned to be disposed within a trigger guard of a gun when the elongated rod is disposed within a barrel of the gun in the locked position.
 2. The handgun security display rack of claim 1, wherein the frame further comprises a door spacer protruding from a first side of the back plate, wherein the locking door is connected to the door spacer by a hinge.
 3. The handgun security display rack of claim 2, wherein the rod support is coupled to a top of the door spacer.
 4. The handgun security display rack of claim 3, wherein a distance between the rod support and the top of the door spacer is adjustable.
 5. The handgun security display rack of claim 4, wherein the rod support comprises male threads engaged with female threads of the door spacer.
 6. The handgun security display rack of claim 1, wherein the frame further comprises a sidewall protruding from a bottom side of the back plate, wherein an enclosure is defined in between the door spacer, the locking door, and the sidewall in the locked position.
 7. The handgun security display rack of claim 6, wherein the sidewall comprises a lock securing tab and the lock comprises a lock hook engaged with the lock securing tab in the locked position.
 8. The handgun security display rack of claim 1, wherein the elongated rod comprises a proximal end coupled to the rod support and a distal end, wherein a distance from the distal end and the rod support is adjustable.
 9. The handgun security display rack of claim 8, wherein the proximal end comprises a male threads engaged with female threads of the rod support.
 10. The handgun security display rack of claim 1, wherein the back plate comprises a plurality of mounting holes.
 11. The handgun security display rack of claim 1, wherein the locking door comprises an upper edge disposed beneath the elongated rod in the locked position. 